Texas Chili - Real Made-From-Scratch Recipe

Name: Texas Chili - Real Made-From-Scratch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (the thicker the grind, the better); 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 large onion (I like red for the sweetness); 1 head garlic; 1 jalapeno; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (hickory or mesquite); 1 (6 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 cups v- 8 vegetable juice (or other vegetable juice); 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 2 -4 tablespoons cumin; 1 tablespoon beef bouillon (fully dissolved); 4 -5 tablespoons chili powder; 1 lime, juice of, only; 1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 tablespoon cayenne powder; salt; pepper; sour cream; extra-sharp cheddar cheese; saltine crackers

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef (the thicker the grind, the better)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
4 cups chicken stock
1 large onion (I like red for the sweetness)
1 head garlic
1 jalapeno
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (hickory or mesquite)
1 (6 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups v- 8 vegetable juice (or other vegetable juice)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 -4 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon beef bouillon (fully dissolved)
4 -5 tablespoons chili powder
1 lime, juice of, only
1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon cayenne powder
salt
pepper
sour cream
extra-sharp cheddar cheese
saltine crackers

1
**A lot of the measurements are to taste.**.
2
Heat a large Dutch oven with some E.V. Olive Oil. Once hot, reduce heat to medium high & saute garlic & onions until fragrant & slightly brown.
3
Add meat & brown.
4
Slowly add all of the liquids: V-8 Juice, Chicken Stock, dissolved Beef Bouillon, Liquid Smoke, Molasses, & Worcestershire Sauce.
5
Mix well.
6
Reduce heat to low & simmer for 5 -10 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes.
8
Add the spices: Chili Powder, Salt, Pepper, Cayenne, Cumin, & Allspice.
9
Cover Dutch oven & simmer for 30 minutes.
10
Add remaining ingredients.
11
Continue simmering until chili becomes thick & hearty (about an hour or more).
12
Be sure to taste throughout cooking process & feel free to add to the chili.
13
If chili becomes too salty, chop a potato into 8 large chunks & place into chili. The potatoes will absorb the extra salt.
14
Serve chili in bowls and dress with a fine layer of grated cheddar cheese, a dollop (spoonful) of sour cream, and serve with crackers.

1512

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

136

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef (the thicker the grind, the better), 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 4 cups chicken stock, 1 large onion (I like red for the sweetness), and more.

Yes, Texas Chili - Real Made-From-Scratch falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Texas Chili - Real Made-From-Scratch

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